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Mar
5th

Toyota’s Lentz to appear before U.S. task force

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The Obama administration task force working to restructure General Motors and Chrysler LLC will meet with a top U.S. executive of Toyota Motor Corp., a spokeswoman for the Japanese automaker said Wednesday. Jim Lentz, president of Toyota's U.S. Full story...
Mar
4th

Toyota’s Lentz to appear before U.S. task force

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The Obama administration task force working to restructure General Motors and Chrysler LLC will meet with a top U.S. executive of Toyota Motor Corp., a spokeswoman for the Japanese automaker said today. Jim Lentz, president of Toyota's U.S. Full story...
Mar
4th

Toyota’s Lentz to appear before U.S. task force

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The Obama administration task force working to restructure General Motors and Chrysler LLC will meet with a top U.S. executive of Toyota Motor Corp., a spokeswoman for the Japanese automaker said today. Jim Lentz, president of Toyota's U.S. Full story...
Mar
4th

Chrysler to eliminate shift at minivan plant

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Chrysler LLC will lay off one shift at its Windsor, Ontario, minivan plant indefinitely. Canadian Auto Workers union members were told this morning. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Edmunds: Chrysler spent $5,566 per vehicle on incentives in Feb.

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Chrysler LLC spent an average of $5,566 per vehicle on incentives in February, up 29.7 percent from January, according to Edmunds.com, which said the number was a record for the automaker. Full story...
Mar
3rd

GM says Chrysler deal ‘continues to be set aside’

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General Motors has not revived consideration of a merger with smaller rival Chrysler LLC since calling off negotiations toward a deal last year, a senior executive said today. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Press: Concessions, bailout still needed for Fiat deal

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Chrysler LLC co-President Jim Press today said Chrysler and Fiat S.p.A. are continuing due diligence for a proposed alliance, but stakeholder concessions are needed to get the financial aid that will make the deal viable. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Chrysler Geneva show stand

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US firm presents its European line-up
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Mar
3rd

Fiat CEO to meet U.S. authorities

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Fiat's CEO will go to Washington this week to try to convince government officials of the benefits of a planned alliance between the Italian industrial group and struggling U.S. car maker Chrysler. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Fiat CEO to meet U.S. authorities

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Fiat's CEO will go to Washington this week to try to convince government officials of the benefits of a planned alliance between the Italian industrial group and struggling U.S. car maker Chrysler. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Fiat CEO to meet U.S. authorities

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne will go to the United States in the next few days to discuss its deal with Chrysler with federal authorities. Marchionne was speaking at the auto show here. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Fiat CEO to meet U.S. authorities

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Fiat CEO Sergio Marchionne will go to the United States in the next few days to discuss its deal with Chrysler with federal authorities. Marchionne was speaking at the auto show here. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Chrysler ‘hopeful’ to meet criteria for U.S. loans

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Chrysler vice-chairman Jim Press said today that the automaker was "hopeful" the automaker had all the criteria necessary to receive additional U.S. government loans. Full story...
Mar
3rd

Chrysler ‘hopeful’ to meet criteria for U.S. loans

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Chrysler vice-chairman Jim Press said today that the automaker was "hopeful" the automaker had all the criteria necessary to receive additional U.S. government loans. Full story...
Mar
2nd

Cerberus defends not pumping more funds into Chrysler

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Cerberus Capital Management LP wants more federal loans for Chrysler LLC in order to avoid "excessive risk-taking" that contributed to Wall Street's demise, Cerberus' COO said today in The New York Times. Full story...
Feb
27th

2009 Volkswagen Routan S

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2009 Volkswagen Routan S
2009 Volkswagen Routan S - Volkswagen Minivan Review - Automobile Magazine
The upmarket VW touches are easy to spot if you're familiar with the Chrysler minivans, but they're still nice, including a better shifter, nicer interior door trim, and much more substantial inside door handles.

As a long time VW fan, I was hoping the Routan wasn't going to be what logic tells you it is; a warmed over Chrysler minivan. I'm sorry to say that all my fears were accurate. Sure, the seats are more comfortable and offer more support. Additionally, the dash materials and gauges are slightly better. But in the end, there's no hiding from the fact that the Routan is based on a vehicle that is lackluster at best. The creaks and groans that afflict our long-term Town & Country are present in the VW as well. This base, 3.8-liter engine is low on power, and the sounds it emits would make any longtime VR6 fan sad.


Photo Gallery: 2009 Volkswagen Routan S - Volkswagen Minivan Review - Automobile Magazine


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Feb
26th

Honda again tops Consumers Reports’ rankings

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Honda earned Consumer Reports' top rating for the third straight year, extending Japanese automakers' dominance of the annual report card, while Chrysler LLC finished at the bottom. Full story...
Feb
26th

US: Obama’s task force talks to Chrysler

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The Obama administration task force overseeing auto industry restructuring turned its attention to Chrysler on Wednesday, which is seeking up to US$5bn in new bailout funds. Full story...
Feb
25th

Nardelli silent on D.C. aid request

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Chrysler LLC CEO Bob Nardelli kept his cards close to his vest after a visit here on Wednesday. Nardelli was here to press Obama administration officials on Chrysler's need for more federal aid, says a person who was briefed on the event. Full story...
Feb
25th

Nardelli meets with U.S. auto task force

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Chrysler LLC CEO Bob Nardelli was meeting today with members of the U.S. auto industry task force as officials begin to review the automaker's request for up to $5 billion in additional aid. Full story...
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